Lauren Carty:  

Lauren is from Central Islip, New York. Lauren's schools include Central Islip High School. Lauren works(ed) at Sachem School District, Sachem Central School District. Music Lauren likes includes Darius Rucker, Eric Stanley, Eric Stanley. Books Lauren likes include 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Movies Lauren likes include Eat Pray Love, Avatar, Dirty Dancing. TV shows Lauren likes include Dr. Mehmet Oz, LA Ink, The Bachelorette. One of Lauren's favorite quotes is:"Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there; they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be; your roommate, neighbor, professor, long-lost friend, lover or even a complete stranger who, when you lock eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. Sometimes things happen to you and at the time they may seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower or heart. Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests - wh...Expand for more